8 Brooklyn Men Accused Of Filing Fake Unemployment Claims In $2 Million COVID Relief Scheme

CBS New York

May 22, 2021

Eight Brooklyn men are accused in a $2 million COVID relief scheme.

Federal prosecutors allege the suspects filed fake unemployment claims.

Investigators say the suspects posted pictures of themselves on social media posing with cash they got from unemployment.

CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.